US Bridges

Dnt Nbfr over Panther Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 1.5 MI South of US 380 · Structure no. 1804309D0470068

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
830 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dnt Nbfr over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dnt Nbfr over Panther Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDnt Nbfr
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.5 MI South of US 380
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1995, -96.82899
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length830 ft (253 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2011)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dnt Nbfr over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dnt Nbfr over Panther Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Dnt Nbfr over Panther Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dnt Nbfr over Panther Creek?

The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dnt Nbfr over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.